Balsy Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I thought I'd go ahead and start it because there is a game this evening gentlemen.At first I absolutely did not want to play Ohio again. The Bobkittens will be out for revenge after our three-game sweep of them last year. Watching the game last night, both Miami and Ohio looked tired. If there is any advantage the Zips have in this matchup it's utilizing the bench. With Reggie Back, I like our chances in this game.Any word on Jake? Who's going? What's your keys to the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 We beat Ohio if we don't spend the first 10 minutes shooting fadeaway jumpers with our big men and digging ourselves a 15 point hole. OU isn't that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I would attend to agree with that. Ohio looked absolutely terrible last night against Miami, but good enough to beat them.I know a lot of MAC fans sometimes make an issue out of "bye teams" as if they came out flat...ran the stats and since 2005 the team that came of a bye in the MAC-T won the first game 26-10 out of 36 matchups. I'd imagine the Zips are not a pleasant team to face after a bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealExposloveZippy Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 We've been waiting for the MAC Tourney all year... I sure hope KD and the boys come to play like they always do at the Q! Sure hope we have good fan support tonight b/c OU always brings a crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 No odds yet. Below is a quick review of tonights game as Mark sees it. Hopes were high for Akron entering the 2013-14 season where many expected the team to challenge for the MAC title. The Zips were likely a victim of their past success and they weren't quite as dominant as we have been accustomed to seeing which meant several closer then expected contests. However, a 20 win season with a 12-6 conference record which secured 4th isn't all gloom and doom. This team excels at the defensive end and seldom gave up more then 65 points which is key in the playoffs to give guys like Demetrius Treadwell (14.7 ppg) and Quincy Diggs (12 ppg) combined with an adequate supporting cast a great chance at winning. If you know anything about Ohio basketball it's to never count them out. This season hasn't been typical with some poor performances combining with some inconsistent play but at the end of the day here they are in the second round of the postseason following a 63-55 victory over Miami (Ohio). It wasn't the best of performances but Ohio's 39% shooting meant a few more threes and foul shots which was eough to overcome the Redhawks 33% accuracy. Leading scorer Nick Kellogg pumped in a game high 20 points with seven yanks followed Javarez Willis and Maurice Ndour netting 13 and 12 points with Ndour posting eight boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrt Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm really nervous about this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Which sections are for UA tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm really nervous about this game.Me too. I just don't like that they can be good inside and/or outside. It also worries me that they had an off shooting night last night.The Zips need to be on their game tonight. We need Tree to take the ball to the rim and not settle for so many jumpers and we need some outside support and turnovers created by the D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-season-s-adversity-might-have-made-zips-stronger-1.472782George Thomas on the adversity the Zips have fought through this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrt Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Looking at past box scores. This will be a TOUGH game. We will need at least 4 guys with double digit scoring tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 If Ohio plays like they did against Miami, Akron will win.The good thing is that Akron should be well rested and Ohio should be very tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Anybody else find it odd that this is called a quarterfinal? Quarterfinals traditionally are eight teams playing four games (hence the 'quarter'), but there are only two "quarterfinal games". I think they should rename this round. I know its not really that important of a distinction but it is another oddity with this tournament format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronad Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Zips are 1.5 pt. favorites tonite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Quarterfinals is still the correct term when 2 of the top 4 seeds get byes in the round before the semifinals.More importantly, from GT's story:And now Kretzer appears on the verge of recovering from his concussion in time to give the team limited minutes in the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 OU has had to play 3 times since we last played, including just stepping off the court about 16 hrs. ago. That matters when it's March. There's a reason why those two teams shot 33% and 38% from the field last night. And adding a 4th game to their agenda in a 6 day period is likely to only make the problem worse, especially against a fresh team that can play great defense.So, I'm not surprised at all that the bye team has won a majority of these matchups. And it should be an even bigger issue with the new format than it ever was before. That's why I am more concerned about Friday than I am about tonight.Use our depth to our advantage, and don't waste too many possessions without getting shots, and we win this game handily. Additional Note: Even Kellogg, who is a great shooter, was 1 for 8 from 3-point range last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 We are at our 4th bar and we have haven't seen many Zips fans. Where's your dedication? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyolcrowe Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 i'll be there with a couple of fellow alumni, at the Clevelander. Then going to the game. This game always gets me a little uneasy. OU tired or not....they have that in game rhythm....i akron will be well rested so.....they should attack the hoop! this fade away BS is relied on too much. oh yeah.......hit your free throws!!! there important in this tourney! GO ZIPS!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staton14 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Anybody else find it odd that this is called a quarterfinal? Quarterfinals traditionally are eight teams playing four games (hence the 'quarter'), but there are only two "quarterfinal games". I think they should rename this round. I know its not really that important of a distinction but it is another oddity with this tournament format.If you look at the MAC bracket it is listed as "Third Round" not quarterfinals. It also says "Third Round" on my ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 As long as the Zips win tonight, I will be there tomorrow. Couldn't get my car fixed in time to take the trek to Cleveland(Hopefully a friend of mine will help me out tomorrow if it still isn't fixed in time). I'm hoping for an Akron doubleheader tomorrow!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 It's official. Jake's warming up. Any minutes he can play would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrt Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I really need Tree to STOP BRINGING THE DAMN ball up the court and give it to Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Where did this Campbell kid come from? He and Big Dog could have a few battles over the next three years. And what's our free throw percentage like 35%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Did we have any offensive rebounds in the first half?Or for that matter, many rebounds at all?These guys are flat-out beating us to the ball. EDIT:I see it now....OU - 8 offensive reboundsAkron - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipFrom86 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 This is a completely different game if a respectable free throw percentage is made. It's been this way all year - it was this way last year. Keith is a great coach, but they need to seriously address this consistent weakness for next year. That said, let's make some and win this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyolcrowe Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Friggin lazy team!!! Lazy teams get beat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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